The Thai government announced that bars and pubs across the country will be allowed to stay open until 06.00am on New Year's Day. This special measure, announced by Traisuree Traisoranakul of the Ministry of the Interior, is part of a broader regulation that extends closing times in key tourist areas.
Pattaya's business owners have welcomed the recent change in nightlife closing times, with nightspots allowed to stay open until 04.00am. This adjustment, which also applies to special events such as New Year's Eve, is being implemented in several Thai districts. The move, aimed at boosting economic and tourism activities, is seen by many as a welcome boost for the vibrant city.
Entertainment venues in tourist provinces will be open until 04.00 a.m. from next year and during New Year's celebrations
From the New Year celebration onwards, popular tourist provinces such as Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket will keep their nightlife open until 04.00am. This measure, initiated by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and implemented by Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, is intended to stimulate the economy.
Nightlife in Pattaya close at 23.00pm?
I have heard from an acquaintance who has just returned from Pattaya that the nightlife there closes at 23.00 pm. Is that right? And if so, when will that change? Still a bit uncomfortable everything closed so early….
The minister of sports and tourism Pipat Ratchakitprakan has put forward an idea to extend the closing hours of catering establishments to 4 am.
Nightlife in Phuket wants to stay open longer
Ten catering establishments in Phuket want to stay open until half past four at night, they have requested permission to do so. Now they have to close their doors at XNUMX AM, as stipulated in the ministerial ordinance and the Public Entertainment Place Act.
What about closing times in Thai nightlife?
In Phuket, quite a heated discussion has arisen about the closing times of bars, clubs and discos in the Patong entertainment center. About 14 days ago, a major action was launched by the police, whereby all entertainment venues had to close strictly at 1 am. Suddenly hundreds of people were lost on the street instead of enjoying themselves somewhere with "fat" music or otherwise.
What closing times apply in Pattaya?
To get straight to the point, the closing times in Pattaya are incomprehensible to the average holidaymaker. A clear distinction is also made between catering establishments for Thai and Farang.
Hua Hin will be a 'clean' city
If we are to believe the reports, Hua Hin should set an example for the rest of Thailand. The police have announced that bars will have to close at midnight in the future, while the ladies and girls present will no longer be allowed to wear offensive clothing. Many bar owners fear for their business if tourists have to go to bed early. Forced sales are certainly not excluded. Especially the local karaoke is …